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Salmon Alfredo recipe video

Salmon Alfredo | Video

Creamy salmon pasta spiked with cajun spices. Perfect weeknight meal!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 350 g your favorite pasta
  • 700 g salmon boneless, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 2 cups thickened cream heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups grated parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley to garnish
  • Grated parmesan to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • Place salmon in a large bowl. Add cajun seasoning. Toss to coat. Season with salt. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Place salmon pieces in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat butter in the same pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Add cream and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add grated parmesan and parsley. Stir. Simmer for a minute.
  • Stir in cooked pasta and salmon.

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Notes

    1. Using a fork, you can flake or shred salmon if you like
    2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and add it to the creamy sauce if it’s too thick.
    3. You can add shrimp (prawns) to this pasta if you like

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 796kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1945mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g